5.5.2

Description: 
We will support a communications campaign to increase the participation of women in politics.
Lead Dept: 
EIA
Priority: 
5.5
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Priorities and Planning
Number: 
2
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Governance
Background Information: 

GOVERNANCE

Commitment 5.5.2 – We will support a communications campaign to increase the participation of women in politics.

In the NWT, women have largely been underrepresented in elected positions at all levels of governments. The Campaign School for Women offered through the Status of Women Council has provided support and relevant information about elections and campaigning as a woman in the NWT to prospective female candidates who are have considered running in past territorial elections.

The GNWT, working in partnership with the Status of Women Council of the NWT, will develop a communications campaign aimed at increasing the participation of women in politics.

Related Mandate Commitments

  • Commitment 5.5.1 – We will support the delivery of workshops that help to get women into politics.
  • Commitment 5.3.3 – We will improve gender equity in appointments to all territorial boards and agencies.

For more information about this initiative, please contact the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs.